Kaley Cuoco Tearing Up Over the Final Big Bang Theory Table Read Might Make You Cry, Too

After 12 epic, bazinga-filled seasons, The Big Bang Theory is preparing to air its series finale on May 16, and the dedicated fans aren't the only ones emotional about it. The cast of the CBS sitcom just gathered to read their lines for the finale episode, and Kaley Cuoco's recent prediction that everyone was going to "freak out" while running through the last script certainly rang true.

Cuoco, who plays the role of Penny NoLastName, shared a series of Instagram snaps from the table read, captioning one particularly poignant picture of her tear-soaked tissues, "Prepare yourselves ... for a finale that has truly given me a loss for words ❤️ Our whole universe ...." Keep reading to see Cuoco's footage from the sentimental cast moment — along with a few pictures shared by one of the sitcom's writers. They say all good things must come to an end, but why's it gotta be this hard?